1. The Zhou dynasty had a great run but when they got a lot of power they lost it by the Chinese Dynasty cycle. New Dyansty, Old Dynasty then problems. This led to a rebellion which overthrew the administration of the Zhou dynasty.
  2. The emperor had strict behavior which aroused to hate and anger of the peasants and the common people.
  3. They had a common government which is also the year of the Chinese exact record of anno dominie.
  4. The Government lost power because he could be beaten
  5. They steadily lost power because the feudal lords realized that they were not powerful enough.